Trauma and PTSD Therapists in Windsor, ON
Morgan Mackenzie
MSW, RSW, Psychotherapist
I specialize in empowering young adults in their late teens, 20s, and 30s to reclaim confidence, happiness, and fulfillment, despite the challenges of low self-esteem, anxiety, and relationship struggles.
First Step Men's Therapy
Registered Psychotherapist
Disconnected. Isolated. Angry. Stuck. Many men we work with feel this way. You may be struggling with anxiety, depression, anger, shame, trauma, addiction, or relationship difficulties while trying to hold everything together alone. At First Step Men’s Therapy, we help men better understand themselves, build healthier coping strategies, and reconnect with the life they want to live.
Michelle Philippe
Registered Psychotherapist, MA Counselling Psychology
I'm so glad you are here. Sometimes we can feel weighed down by sadness, anxiety, shame, a harsh inner critic, or not feeling “good enough”. This can sometimes occur with difficulty with people pleasing, perfectionism, chronic worry, or unreasonably high self-standards. Are you a high performer, an artist, athlete, dancer (or former)? Has a life transition or loss left you feeling overwhelmed? ...
Catherine Sullivan
MSW, RSW
Trauma and EMDR therapy in the West End of Ottawa.
Shauna Mayer
Registered Psychotherapist (Qualifying), CYI
With 25 years of experience in mental health, yoga therapy, and spiritual care, I bring a wealth of knowledge and compassionate support to our sessions. Are you looking for a therapist who provides a warm, collaborative, and empowering approach to healing? I believe that within each of us lies the strength and wisdom to create meaningful change and growth.
Daniel Young
Registered Social Worker
I specialize in counselling for individual men, women, couples and families. I am dedicated to providing high-quality therapeutic care to my clients, utilizing a variety of therapeutic modalities, including talk therapy, Narrative Therapy, Motivational Interviewing, Dialectical Behaviour Therapy, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Solution-Focused Brief Therapy, and other evidence-based approaches
Alicia Alessandrini
Registered Social Worker, EMDR, MSW, RSW
Drawing from many frameworks and trainings, including a Trauma-focused approach, Strengths-Based, EMDR, DBT, Narrative, and Attachment Therapy, our work together will be specifically built for you. I specialize in mood (anxiety, stress, depression), self-esteem, trauma, ADHD, and Autism. Claim your free consultation today.
Sandeep Kaur Marwaha
Occupational Therapist, Psychotherapist
As a brown kid of immigrants from the Global South, I appreciate the nuances, struggles, and beauty of being from immigrant and global majority communities. My values of acceptance, compassion, curiosity, and connection guide my work. With an anti-oppressive, relational lens, I will support you to soften towards yourself, slowly heal, and move in alignment with your values instead of fear.
Allison Clayton
Registered Psychotherapist
Are you tired of the 'sunshine, butterflies and rainbows' idea of therapy? You aren't here for surface-level advice, trying to “just think positive,” or having to worry about judgment. I am here to provide you with tools that work individually for you and conversations that matter - on both a human level and from an evidence-based approach.
Jillian Ivany
Registered Psychotherapist
Life can feel overwhelming, leaving you anxious, disconnected, or stuck in painful patterns. I offer Internal Family Systems (IFS) therapy in a warm, non-judgmental space where all parts of you are welcome. Together we explore your inner world with curiosity to support healing, clarity, and connection to yourself and others. I offer virtual/in person session. Free 15min consultations available.
Brittany Forester
Registered Psychotherapist (Qualifying), HBA, ADHD-CP, CCTP, EMDR
I take a trauma- and culturally-informed approach to supporting ADHD, trauma, stress, anxiety, and couples, and I have a passion for helping people build confidence in themselves. I draw from many frameworks such as EMDR, Narrative, CBT, DBT, IFS, as well as EFT and Gottmans with Couples.
Stephanie Campoli
MSW, RSW
Stephanie Campoli Psychotherapy is a trauma-focused practice in Oshawa, Ontario, offering in-person therapy and virtual psychotherapy across Ontario and Nova Scotia. The practice specializes in comprehensive Dialectical Behaviour Therapy (DBT), trauma therapy, and addictions treatment, with particular expertise in supporting people living with Borderline Personality Disorder (BPD) and trauma.
Cassandra Tennriello
Registered Psychotherapist
Hi! I'm a Registered Psychotherapist and Canadian Certified Counsellor with 11 years of experience. I walk alongside my clients as they heal, whether supporting emotional regulation, processing trauma, or navigating life transitions. I use an integrative approach, drawing from different theories, modalities, and approaches that fit their unique needs!
Cierra DoCouto
Registered Psychotherapist
Helping adults in Burlington, Ontario navigate anxiety, self-esteem challenges, relationship concerns, and attachment patterns. Offering in-person and virtual psychotherapy that is collaborative, evidence-informed, and tailored to support personal growth, emotional well-being, and resilience.
Iriny Salib-Sharkawy
Registered Social Worker
Alysha Bernstein
Registered Psychotherapist, Clinical Supervisor & Traumatologist
I am a registered psychotherapist with a decade of experience in mental healthcare. I have built an authentic, client-centred, and empathic space in my private practice since 2020. We provide care for a wide range of mental health issues and couples or family conflict. My team is as accessible and affordable as possible and we are constantly learning new and better ways to support our clients
Lisa O’Donovan
Registered Psychotherapist
I offer Psychodynamic, trauma-informed therapy for adults and couples in-person in Burlington and virtually. I support clients navigating complex trauma, relationship difficulties, addiction and recovery, family dysfunction, and life transitions helping to uncover and understand emotional and relational patterns, process experiences, build greater self-awareness in a safe, compassionate space.
Amber Skoczek
RSW, MSW
With a specialization in Trauma Informed Care, I have years of experience supporting individuals to navigate their experiences. Using modalities such as EMDR, IFS, somatic based interventions and psychedelic assisted therapy, these approaches will help to you better understand whatever experiences you may be facing and develop strategies to move forward in a way that works best for you.
Anya Rameshwar
Therapist
In our first session, my priority is our connection. A positive initial connection will help the therapy relationship flourish. Through therapy, we will examine different parts of your life, your memories, past experiences and where you are at present.
Shasha Oosthuizen
Psychologist (Supervised Practice)
Sometimes life can become overwhelming because of our inner worlds or outer worlds. We try to manage our life’s challenges as best as we know, but occasionally we might need extra support to feel better. Seeking psychotherapy is an admirable decision since it is a type of self-care, and taking care of ourselves is essential for our wellness.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Trauma and PTSD
What is trauma and when does it become PTSD?
Trauma refers to an overwhelming experience — such as abuse, accidents, assault, natural disasters, or witnessing violence — that exceeds a person's capacity to cope. Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) occurs when symptoms such as flashbacks, nightmares, emotional numbing, hypervigilance, and avoidance persist for more than a month and cause significant impairment. PTSD affects an estimated 9–10% of Canadians at some point in their lives.
Which therapy approaches are most effective for trauma and PTSD?
EMDR (Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing), Cognitive Processing Therapy (CPT), and Prolonged Exposure (PE) therapy have the strongest evidence for PTSD. Trauma-focused CBT (TF-CBT) is the leading approach for children and adolescents. Somatic and body-based therapies are increasingly used alongside these approaches for complex or developmental trauma.
What is complex trauma (C-PTSD) and how is it treated?
Complex PTSD arises from repeated, prolonged trauma — often in childhood, such as abuse, neglect, or domestic violence — rather than a single incident. It involves additional features beyond standard PTSD, including difficulties with emotional regulation, identity, and relationships. Treatment is typically longer-term and uses phase-based approaches that build safety and stabilization before directly processing traumatic memories.
Do I have to talk about the traumatic event in therapy?
Not necessarily, and not right away. Effective trauma therapy begins with establishing safety and building coping skills before approaching traumatic memories. EMDR processes trauma without requiring you to narrate it in detail. Your therapist will move at a pace that feels manageable, and you always retain agency over what you address in each session.
Is it safe to start trauma therapy if I am currently in crisis?
Trauma therapy is most effective when you have some degree of stability and safety in your current life. If you are in acute crisis — such as active suicidal ideation, ongoing abuse, or severe dissociation — your therapist will prioritize stabilization and safety planning before any trauma-processing work begins. If you are in immediate danger, contact the 988 Suicide Crisis Helpline or emergency services (911).